Target backs org pushing US demilitarization, Mt. Rushmore shutdown for being a 'symbol of White supremacy'

Target, the popular retail store in the US, has come under fire for supporting an organization that calls for the demilitarization of the country and the shutdown of Mt. Rushmore due to it being a “symbol of White supremacy.” The retailer donated $25,000 to the Minnesota-based group, the Minnesota Freedom Fund (MFF), to help bail out protestors who were arrested during the George Floyd protests. However, this donation was met with criticism when it was revealed that the MFF’s website had called for the demilitarization of the United States and the shutdown of Mt. Rushmore due to its association with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, who owned slaves. The group claims that the monument represents a symbol of White supremacy. Target’s donation to the MFF is part of the company’s $10 million pledge to support social justice causes in 2020. This move by Target has sparked outrage from critics who say that the company has taken a political stance and is supporting a radical organization.

The issue of demilitarization in the United States has been a controversial topic for decades. Supporters of the movement argue that militarization of law enforcement leads to violent and aggressive policing, while opponents state that proper equipment and training can be essential in emergency situations. The MFF’s call for the shutdown of Mt. Rushmore, and its association with White supremacy, is also a contentious issue that has been debated for years. The monument is a popular tourist attraction, but many argue that it represents the oppressive and violent past of the country.

Target’s donation to the MFF and the organization’s stance on demilitarization and the shutdown of Mt. Rushmore has sparked a conversation around social justice and political activism. While some applaud Target’s efforts to support social justice causes, others feel that the company has taken a political stance that could alienate customers. It remains to be seen how this controversy will impact Target’s business, but it certainly highlights the ongoing debate around issues of equality and justice in the United States.